Frequently asked questions

At what ages do you accept pupils?
Pupils are normally admitted to the School at the ages of 11, 13 or 16, although vacancies may occasionally occur. Pupils younger than 11 are educated at our junior school, Reigate St. Mary's.

How early do we need to apply?
You can apply as soon as you wish, but there is no need to apply until the autumn of the year before entry.

Does it cost anything to apply?
There is a non-returnable registration fee of £40.

Do all prospective pupils have to sit an exam?
Yes, except for those applying for entry to the Sixth Form.

Do we need to tell our current school that we are applying to come to Reigate Grammar School?
Yes. We will ask them for a reference or school report after receiving your application, so you should always tell them that you are applying.

How many pupils come from primary schools?
About half of our pupils are from state schools and half from prep schools.

Which is the best age for pupils to enter the school?
There is no best age. All candidates are judged by the same standards and there are similar numbers of applicants at all stages. The majority enter at age 11 into Year 7, but some prefer to wait until age 13 (Year 9), especially from prep schools. You need to decide what you think is best for your child.

Do you take equal numbers of boys and girls?
Applicants are offered places according to ability and potential, regardless of gender.

Is there a separate application form for scholarships?
All pupils who take the entrance exam are automatically considered for academic scholarships. However, there is a separate form for Music scholarships.

What is the difference between a scholarship, an Assisted Place and a bursary?
A scholarship is a fixed fee reduction of £1,000 per annum offered following exceptional performance in the entrance exam (or audition/interview for Ragg or Music scholarships). The value of the scholarship can be increased through means-testing.

An Assisted Place is a fee reduction available to parents who cannot afford the full fees. It is means-tested and re-assessed every year.

A bursary is a short-term fee reduction only available to existing pupils.

Click here to download our Scholarships & Assisted Places leaflet.

We thought the Government had abolished Assisted Places?
They have, but we have introduced our own scheme, the RGS Assisted Places, which is based on similar principles.

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